Ford Thunderbird (1955 – 1977) vs Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors (1954 – 1959): specs compared
The Ford Thunderbird is the more powerful of the two, with up to 131 hp against 116 hp. At 4,750 mm, the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors is 292 mm longer than the Ford Thunderbird.
| Specification |
Ford
Thunderbird
1955 – 1977
|
Mercedes-Benz
S-Klasse and predecessors
1954 – 1959
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 1955 – 1977 | 1954 – 1959 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 131 hp | 84 – 116 hp |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 150 – 188 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 15.0 – 19.0 s |
| Top speed | — | 148 – 159 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 9.8 – 11.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,458 mm | 4,651 – 4,750 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,308 mm | 1,560 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,591 mm | 2,751 – 2,819 mm |
| Curb weight | — | 1,260 – 1,345 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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